Building Permits

THE FOLLOWING CODES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE AND ARE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018.

Our Purpose

The purpose of Central Inspections is to provide inspection services of private development and public improvement development as well as code enforcement of existing buildings and property to the citizens developers, contractors, property owners, and visitors of Huntsville so they can occupy properties and buildings that are constructed and maintained for the health and life safety of occupants as directed by the codes, laws, and good engineering practices adopted by the State of Texas and the City of Huntsville.

Codes Used by the City of Huntsville

The City of Huntsville has adopted the following documents related to building and construction (see Chapters 6, 7, and 8, City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances for the latest additions and amendments to these codes):

Building

International Building Code 2015

International Residential Code 2015

City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12

Grading & Excavation

International Building Code, Appendix J- Grading 2015

City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12

Swimming Pools

International Swimming Pool & Spa Code 2015

International Plumbing Code 2015

City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12

Air Conditioning / Heating Code

International Mechanical Code, International Code Council 2015

City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12

Plumbing

International Plumbing Code 2015

International Fuel Gas Code 2015

City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12

Electrical

National Electrical Code 2017

International Energy Code 2015

City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12; Article V

Fire

International Fire Prevention Code 2015

National Electrical Code 2017

City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20

Sign

City of Huntsville Development Code, Article 8

On-Line Permitting Tool

BluePrince is our online, full-featured permit and inspection solution that enables builders to apply for permits, schedule inspections, and receive real-time inspection results delivered directly to their computer, cell phone, and/or PDA 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These services are free for the City of Huntsville. To begin, visit the BluePrince website.